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Cricket, like every other sport, requires naturally talented and energetic individuals who are committed to the game. To excel at the game of cricket and forge a career path you need to be passionate about the sport and be ready to dedicate long hours of practice and commitment.

A cricketing career requires an individual putting in a lot of effort and time before getting to the spotlight, they sometimes have to trade a lot of personal enjoyment (education, time with family) for the game. The process of being a big shot in the game requires a lot of dedication and sacrifice.

A big career in cricket does not happen in one day, it requires years of being in the game and constant practice to get noticed by scouts and selectors. It also involves a lot of pressure at the beginning stage, from team demands, coach, fans and spectators to family pressure and any other external demand. But, ultimately one key requirement that goes a long way in making and supporting a career in the game of cricket is passion. Passion for the game and everything that has to do with it.

Becoming a professional cricket player

Asides from being a talented and athletic individual with a passion for the game of cricket you need to be deeply rooted in the game. Cricket is majorly made up of three aspects; battling, bowling and fielding. Not everyone gets to become an all-rounder player i.e. proficient in all 3 aspects, but you need to be good in at least one of the three aspects to be a professional cricket player.

Starting an early career life in cricket involves spending time playing the game at local pitches, you can also visit a cricket academy and get trained to hone your skill in cricket. At Cricket helmet, we are a big cricket community focused on getting lots of talented individuals to be connected with the game of cricket.

Creating an identity

To be reckoned with in the world of cricket, you need to have a platform. Either as a player in a club team, state team or national team. Being a player in these teams sets the pace for you to play in international games.

Appearance at international games brings a player to the spotlight of the game, as there is more recognition from the cricket community. Playing in international games is not enough to be a superstar in the game, constant effort is required by a player to show real skills at the game.

International game

There are majorly three formats played at the international level of cricket; Test matches, One-Day Internationals and the Twenty20 Internationals. Appearance in these level of game exposes a cricketer to more opportunities and the realization of an amazing career.

A successful cricket career brings about earning a big amount from the game, as well as fame and prestige. However, getting to that stage of the career involves a lot of practice and dedication.